Can I throw away a Bible? Many Christians believe that it is the contents of the Bible that makes it sacred, not the paper and ink, and therefore the Bible can be disposed of like any other book. Before disposing of your Bible , take a moment to thumb through it, checking for notes or […]
Why did the Church of England split from the Catholic Church? In 1532, he wanted to have his marriage to his wife, Catherine of Aragon, annulled. When Pope Clement VII refused to consent to the annulment, Henry VIII decided to separate the entire country of England from the Roman Catholic Church . Henry VIII established […]
When did Ireland become Roman Catholic? 5th century Was Ireland originally Catholic or Protestant? The Republic of Ireland is historically a Catholic country and a large majority of the Irish are Catholics . However, the majority of the Northern Irish have forefathers who emigrated from England and Scotland and these two countries have been Protestant […]
What happens at a first communion? A First Communion is a rite of passage also known as the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and is a celebration of a child’s decision to follow the teachings of the Catholic Church. He/She will eat the Bread of Life (or a “host” – a round white wafer made […]
What does the Catholic Church believe about purgatory? The Catholic Church holds that “all who die in God’s grace and friendship but still imperfectly purified” undergo the process of purification which the Church calls purgatory, “so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven”. What happens when you go to purgatory? […]